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The image shows myelin, stained in blue, in a rat's hippocampus.

·February 12, 2014·4 min read

New Evidence That Chronic Stress Predisposes Brain to Mental Illness

Researchers show chronic stress generates long term changes in the brain. The finding could explain why people suffering from chronic stress are prone to developing additional mental health problems.

The image shows neurons in the amgydala and brain stem.

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·February 12, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Discover a New Pathway for Fear Deep Within the Brain

Researchers announce the discovery of a new neural circuit which connects the amygdala to the PAG.

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·February 4, 2014·3 min read

Brain Scans Show We Take Risks Because We Can’t Stop Ourselves

Engaging in risky behavior occurs because a person's self control system is not active enough, a new study reports.

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·January 16, 2014·4 min read

Erasing Traumatic Memories

Researchers identify a drug which could improve treatment for people with PTSD.

Featured Neurology

·January 15, 2014·4 min read

Head Injuries Triple Long-Term Risk of Early Death

Survivors of TBI are three times more likely to die prematurely, either as a result of suicide or from fatal injuries, than the general population, a new study reports.

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·January 15, 2014·2 min read

Heavy Drinking Speeds Memory Loss in Middle Aged Men

According to a new study, middle aged men who consume more than 36 grams of alcohol per day could speed their memory loss by up to six years later in life.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 15, 2014·4 min read

More Than Meets the Eye

Researchers find that when it comes to vision, the brain can perform more than one function without sacrificing accuracy or time.

Featured Neurology

·January 14, 2014·2 min read

In Dyslexia, Less Brain Tissue Not to Blame for Reading Difficulties

Researchers claim less gray matter in the brains of those with dyslexia is a consequence of poorer reading experiences and not the root cause of the disorder.